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Meaning of the word claret in English

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claret

US /ˈkler.ət/
UK /ˈklær.ət/
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Noun

1.

a dry red wine from Bordeaux or a wine of a similar type made elsewhere

Example:
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He ordered a bottle of fine claret for the dinner.
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The rich aroma of claret filled the room.
Synonym:
Bordeaux red wine
2.

a deep purplish-red color

Example:
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The curtains were a rich claret.
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She wore a dress of deep claret velvet.
Synonym:
burgundy maroon wine red

Adjective

of a deep purplish-red color

Example:
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The old armchair was upholstered in a rich claret fabric.
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The artist used a claret pigment to achieve the desired shade.
Synonym:
burgundy maroon wine red
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